We’re Here to Help, Every Step of the Way
When you or a loved one is sick or needs extra support, starting your journey with care services can feel overwhelming. But you’re not alone.
Clece Care Services is here to support you, from your very first question to the day your care begins and beyond. With over 100 care branches from the North of Scotland down to the Isle of Wight, our local teams are ready to guide you, no matter where you live or which Clece Care Services company you Contact.
The Difference Between Care in Scotland and England
- Scotland: Personal care (help with daily tasks like washing and dressing) is free if you’re assessed as needing it, regardless of your savings or income. You may still pay towards other types of support, depending on your financial situation.
- England: Personal care isn’t free. You’ll have a financial assessment to see if you qualify for council funding or if you’ll need to pay some or all of the costs yourself.
- Scotland: You’ll contact your local council’s social work department, who will arrange a needs assessment. From there, they’ll help you choose how your care is delivered through Self-Directed Support (SDS).
- England: You’ll contact your local authority’s adult social care team for a needs assessment. They’ll work with you to decide what support you’re eligible for and whether you qualify for funding.
- Scotland: Through Self-Directed Support, you can decide how your care is managed. You can:
- Take a direct payment and arrange your own care.
- Ask the council to arrange care for you.
- Choose a mix of both.
- England: You may be offered a personal budget or direct payment, which gives you similar flexibility but the options and amount available can vary between councils.
- Scotland: All care services are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, which checks quality and safety across care homes and home care providers.
- England: Care is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects providers and publishes ratings such as Outstanding, Good, or Requires Improvement.
- Scotland generally offers free personal care and more flexibility through Self-Directed Support.
- England’s system is means-tested, so most people contribute to the cost of their care.
- Both systems start with a needs assessment and aim to make sure your care is safe, high-quality, and right for you.
Our Mission
To deliver exceptional and personalised care to our service users; enhancing their quality of life, independence, and dignity.
Our Objective
To deliver high-quality care that empowers our service users to maintain their independence and dignity while residing in their own homes.
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